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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.97, 36,706.33 and 14,499.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.97, 36,706.33 and 14,499.45 is: 20,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.97 : 36,706.33 = 14,499.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.97/36,706.33 = 14,499.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.97x = 36,706.33 × 14,499.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.97x = 532,221,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,221,596.52/26,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.11

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